The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-07
AT MILWAUKEE,.
Arrival and Reception the Cream City
Last Evenings Banquet.


Last Evenings Banquet.
MILWAUKEE,, Oct. Cup to to-day Milwaukee
had been only once honored by the presence, as
her guest of President of the United States.
Nine years ago President Hayes was accorded an
enthusiastic reception and was the lion of day
that has since been mentally recorded in the
city's annals with red letters. General Grant
visited Milwaukee after his term of Office as
President had expired, but received much
enthusiastic attention as though he were still
the chief magistrate of the Nation. To-day,
Milwaukee is glowing with patriotism over its
second Opportunity to do honor to the chosen
ruler of the people. Smiles are more general
than frowns, and happiness has for
the time usurped business cares.
The day opened brightly after a rather unprom.
Using night, during which the muttering of
thunder was frequent, accompanied by vivid
flashes of lightning. and rain battered down at
intervals. Coiored decorations that were yes
terday put in place suffered somewhat from the
water. but the blending effect of the rain in
some instances enhanced the beauty of the de-
signs. A large concourse of people assemb lad at
the Northwestern depot of the Lake
Shore long before the time set for
the arrival of the presidential train, and be-
tween the surgng of the crowd and the move
ment OF the different organizations into their
assigned positions in the line of parade. that
section of the city was afforded a spectacle
POSTMASTER general Villas, whose guests the
President and Mrs. Cleveland are to be at Mad
ison, accompanied the party from Chicago
Mrs, Cleveland shows no traces of the fatigue
caused by her social duties of yesterday, and IS
as charming on her wedding day. She stands
beside her husband whenever q demonstration is
made and in every feature and gesture gives
evidence that she s enjoying her travelling ex-
perience Both were astonished at the magni-
tude of the demonstration in Chicago, where
vast law m yrar nhah v
seen than at all the preceding stops. The scenes
along the way from Chicago were of the us ual
character. At Evanston there brass band
serenade and trinm phal arch of evergreens.
At Rae inc flags could be flying the
town mile away. At smaller stations all the
country population rou ndabout in waiting.
and the ploughmen in the fields had tn cir
horses bedecked with flags and ribbons.
When the train finally drew into the depot
and the presidential car was brought abreast of
the temporary platform upon which the Presi-
dent to aght, the immense crowd cheered
repeatedly. and swayed and surged about the
depot platform. A presidential salute fired
by battery shore, and the revenue steamer,
Andy johnson, opened her ports and echoed
response. Prearranged plans were quickly put
in operation. and the escort of the distinguished
visitors took up its position. The order Of
parade was as follows:
Platoon of police, Marshal King and adsi
Fourth battalion band.
Fifth battalion band.
Visiting national guard companies.
Presidential band =
Jefferson Club. of Jefferson, Wis.
Carriage containing President Cleveland Mrs Cleve:
land Mayor Wallber.
Carriage containing Colonel Villas James G.. Jenkins
III. l.. Palmer.
Carriages containing prominent citizens.
Judges in carriages
Federal officials in carriages
City officials in carriages.
Aldermen in carriages.
County officials and supervisors in carriages.
Press representatives.
Band.
Uniformed Patriarchs.
Band.
Ancient Order of Hibernisns
Band
Catholic Uniformed Knights.
Band
Knights IL uniform.
Band
Other uniformed orders.
Band.
Uniformed bodies alternating with bands
Juvenile band.
The military presented fine appearance. It
was the largest parade of militia that has been
seen in Milwaukee since the great reunion in
1880 The local companies participating
the Sheridan Guards, the Kosciusko Guards, the
Milwaukee Cadets. and the bugle corps of the
Light Horse Squadron. Those from outside
cities arc from Appleton, WATERFOWL. two COM
panies from Oshkosh, Fond du Lac. Ripon, Wau-
pun, Sheboygan. Beaver Dam, two companies
from Manitowoc. the GAINESVILLE Guards, and the
Beaver City Rifles of GAINESVILLE.
As the procession rraversed the line of march,
there were frequent bursts of cheering, and the
President bowed repeatedly and lifted his hat
in response to cordial salutations Mrs. Cleve-
lam hor har as